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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,555.67, 26,335.13 and 5,870.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,555.67, 26,335.13 and 5,870.61 is: 8,806.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,555.67 : 26,335.13 = 5,870.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,555.67/26,335.13 = 5,870.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,555.67x = 26,335.13 × 5,870.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,555.67x = 154,603,248.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,603,248.18/17,555.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,806.46

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